About Kealey
The surname Kealey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cadhlaigh, meaning "descendant of Cadhlaigh." The name Cadhlaigh is composed of the elements "cadh," meaning "battle," and "laigh," meaning "hero." Therefore, the surname Kealey is believed to have originated as a patronymic name for the descendants of a heroic warrior.
The surname Kealey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kealey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kealey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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